witness
verb (used with object)
to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception.
will witness
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future tenseof witness.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"For the first time in history, people will witness the 20 days leading up to the inauguration through the eyes of an incoming first lady."
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
This transformation is what the world will witness when Sharaa attends the United Nations on Wednesday.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2025
“I think that our view on our nuclear program and the nonproliferation regime will witness changes, but it is not possible to say in what direction.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2025
"Millions will be able to take part in it. And tens of millions will witness it," Navalny wrote.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2024
"I will witness their witnessing, so that all the world may share their gifts."
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
